Information and opinions on health from sonnmist92 at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/46843/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/46843/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/46843/index http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/46843/137092/hum Fri, 22 Apr 2011 08:29:10 -0400 sonnmist92 The month of December 2010 was a very rough one for me!  I had multiple very bad rheumatoid arthritis flares and it was getting so bad that I had a discussion with my supervisor about flex time to allow for late arrival at work on really bad days.  I was surprised that she was very understanding and it was nice to know I had that option.  I was taking Minocycline, Culturelle (probiotic to counteract digestive issues... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/46843/137092/hum http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/46843/132057/hum Thu, 17 Feb 2011 15:13:24 -0500 sonnmist92 I've had RA for nearly 20 years and have tried numerous medications (treatments) over the years.  I was at a loss for what to do next because the flares were getting worse and happening more often.  My doctor suggested I try Humira for 3 months to see if it would provide relief.  I'm also very concerned with the meds I'm currently taking because of the possibility of stomach or liver damage. I need to keep taking... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/46843/132057/hum http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/46843/21440/think Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:21:00 -0400 sonnmist92 I've been living with RA for nearly 15 years, diagnosed in my early 20's.  Over the years it has affected more joints and I've tried numerous different treatments.  I'm currently taking Minocycline and Naproxen, but I'm desperate for relief from the ongoing pain as it is getting unbearable.  Enbrel souds like a solution, but I'd like to hear from people who are on it and having... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/46843/21440/think